Gortat compared the possibility of the lineup to the Lakers' combo of Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom.

And Gortat believes Orlando's is better.

"I don't know if they have the athleticism and power that we have," he said. "That's going to be interesting. I think in the long run, we are a better team, especially from the physical standpoint."

Lay-ups

* Both JJ Redick and Quentin Richardson rolled their ankles during practice, but neither injury was serious. They're both day-to-day and could practice today. Redick was walking in sandals without a noticeable limp after practice.

* The Magic are trying a lot of new things this season — Lewis at the three, Gortat at the four, zone defense — and Van Gundy said that's because of the team's continuity. Teams with a lot of new players can't throw in as many wrinkles. "We're able to go very, very fast," Van Gundy said.

* There was no word on the team's starting lineup tonight.

* The Magic will give Howard a day off at some point this preseason, but the team hasn't decided when.

* Van Gundy said he's "jacked up" at the news of his friend, Fredi Gonzalez, being hired as manager of the Atlanta Braves.

* Van Gundy on the Chilean miners being rescued through a 21-inch tube: "They wouldn't have rescued me. I could have maybe fit my thumb in there."